Djokovic feeling confident for Wimbledon defense
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- The question drew a chuckle from Novak Djokovic.
Could the prestigious Grand Slam tournament Wimbledon, officially called simply The Championships, be thought of as a dress rehearsal this year?
After all, the tennis portion of the London Olympics will be held on the same grass courts at the All England Club, starting July 28, three weeks following the end of Wimbledon.
"I don't believe that Wimbledon can be rehearsal for anything,'' Djokovic said Sunday, gently tapping his fingers on the desk in front of him. "It's (the) most respected, most well-known, most valuable tennis tournament in the world. This is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of our sport. Of course, Olympic Games are something (beyond) comparison with any other tournaments.''
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This rock star from Serbia of all places is one good reason to tune into Wimbledon. Ranked number 1, exciting and fun to watch, he'll make things interesting..